Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft fjftisoiu-g . METROPOLITAN . MOUNT LEBANON- LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —On Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., thc final meeting of the season of this prosperous old lodge was held at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington-street , Southwark . There were present Bros . George

Free , W . M . ; G . J . Grace , S . W . ; A . I ,. Dussek , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treasurer ; S . Harman , S . D . ; J . S . Gomme , J . D . ; I . [ . H . Wilkins , I . G . ; C . Raydon , W . S . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . ; T . J . Sabine , P . M . ; Elliott , Phillips , ] . H . Spencer ,

H . Keeble , R . G . Chipperfield , R . Boyle , H . Stephens , W . Gregory , W . Charlesworth , A . J . Treton , T . S . Hill , Gi ' nham , A . P . Stedman , T . E . Baker , J . Crawley , & c . The minutes of the March meeting were read , and unanimously

confirmed . The ballots taken for Messrs . Austin and Egglesfield , were unanimous in favour of their admission . The work , done in an admirable manner , was initiating into Freemasonry , Alessrs . Austin and Aluskett . Notice of motion was given to revise the by-laws . Other business

having been done , the lodge was closed . The visitors were Bros . T . Robinson , P . AL , 3 , 7 ^ 3 ; J . Chynoweth , J . W . 4 , S . D . 33 ; R . P . Hooton , P . AL , 765 ; H . Cutress , 1 , 326 ; AL D . Loewenstark , D . C . 1360 ; & c . The banquet was served up under the personal superintendance of Bro .

J . H . Spencer , who exerted himself 111 a successful manner to please all . The wines gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were given , songs and recitations brought a pleasant evening to an agreeable close . The lodge was adjourned until Tuesday , October 15 th .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) PRESTON . —Concord Lodge No . 343 ) . - —The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday last at the King ' s Arms Hotel . The chair was occupied by Bro . Wm . Heaps , W . M ., supported and assisted by Bro . James Porter , P . AL , P . G . S . Cumberland and

Westmoreland ; Richard . Robinson , P . AL , P . G . S . ; H . Steib , P . M . ; Rev . Jas . Taylor , S . W ., and Chaplain ; F . P . Poole , J . W . ; ' R . B . Pearson , Sec ; W . Welboume . S . D . ; R . Robinson , J . ; J . D . R . Hall , Organist ; Jno . Cockshott , I . G . ; T . Nevett , W . AL , 113 ; B . Haldon , 314 ; W . Smith ,

AI . D ., P . AL 314 ; and about thirty brethren belonging to the lodge . The Iodge was opened at 6 . 45 . and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Hall and Bradshaw , being candidates for the second degree , were examined , entrusted and retired .

The lodge being opened in the second degree they were admitted , and jwssed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . AL , in a very jiraiseworthy manner . Bro . James Porter , P . AL , then at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , when Bros . AlcVitie , and Byron , being candidates for

the third degree , were examined , and entrusted , and having retired , the lodge was opened in the sublime degree . They were again admitted and in a most efficient manner raised to the sublime degree of AI . AL , Bro . Hall ably officiating at the harmonium . The lodge having been resumed in the second and first degrees respectively , and hearty

good wishes having been tendered from several visiting brethren , it was solemnly closed with prayer according to antient custom at 9 . 45 . The brethren then adjourned to supper , and after the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts had been given , and suitably responded to , the happy gathering broke up at 11 . 15 .

The friends and supporters of Frederick Charles Gates , a successful candidate at the late election for admission to the Royal AIasonic Institution for Boys , desire to convey their best thanks for the assistance rendered towards effecting the

desired result on first application At the October election it will be necessary to repay a few votes borrowed to secure the above result , and for that purpose proxies will be thankfully received on their behalf by Bro . James Stevens , Clapham Common . S . W .

The A. P.U. C. And Freemasonry.

THE A . P . U . C . AND FREEMASONRY .

We copy the following letter from the Church Times of last week , and cordially endorse the sentiments of the writer . Sir , —It was with deep regret that I read the brief account in last week ' s number ofthe Church

Times , respecting the election of Lord Eliot to the Presidency of the A . P . U . C . It appears that some foolish persons objected to his lordship holding that position , because lie also belonged to the ancient and honourable order of

Freemasons . By attacking Freemasonry the A . P . U " . C . will not advance an inch . Indeed , such a jiolicy will , more effectually , retard its action , for in all the national Churches of Christendom

Freemasonry obtains no inconsiderable footing , and many of the foremost ecclesiastical dignitaries , in every part of Europe and Asia , are members of AIasonic organisations . In our own Communion , especially in the more Catholic section

of it , there are , and have been , numerous members of the mystic order . Surely , when Alasons can boast of such men as Dr . Neale , and Bishop Hamilton , objectors to Lord Eliot ought to hide their diminished heads . What Archbishop Wake

backed by several of thc non-jurors , failed to effect , is hardly , is hardly liked to be attained b y the small body of gentlemen who , in the present instance , led the opposition againt the noble lord , who is highly esteemed by Churchmen as he is

by his brethren in Freemasonry . There are many other brethren of position , too , in England , who take very active parts in Church matters . Many the writer knows personally who are constant readers of your paper ; and it is to be

de-]) Iored that our order- — " the hand-maid of religion "—should have been so causelessl y assailed by those who have evinced such ignorance on the subject . A PAST MASTKR .

We could open a long list of names of eminent churchmen both Divines and Laymen who are members of our ancient and honourable fraternity in England—and would ask these persons who object to his lordship ' s connection with the

Craft , to obtain a copy of our Book of Constitutions , before they jironounce sentence on the principles of our institution .

Reviews.

Reviews .

We beg to call the attention of our musical brethren and friends to a very sweet melody : —¦ " Gone up on hi gh , " which is published by Bro . Hollon , for the benefit of the Girls' School . A

professional brother of hi gh attainments has given a most favourable opinion of the song , and has predicted a large sale for it . We understand it will be sung at the Festival of the Institution on the 3 rd of Ala ) -.

"A VISIT IO EPI ' ' S COCOA JI AN LTACTOKY . —Through the kindness of Messrs . Epps , I recentl y hnd an opportunity of seeing the many complicated and varied processes the Cacao bean passes through ere it is sole ! for public use , anel , being both interested anel highly pleased with what I saw

during my visit to the manufactory , I thought a brief account of the Cacao , ami the way it is manufactured by Messrs . Epps , to fit it for a wholesome anel nutritius beverage , might be of interest to the readers of Limit anil II titer . —See Article in Limit ami Hater , October 14 .

HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Visible or Invisible Ailments . —In all outward diseases this fine Ointment will be lounel soothing , cooling , anel curative . It speedily allays all inflammation , anil reduces to a healthy condition all wounds , sores , ulcers , anel sprains . It discharges all irritating matters , anil stimulates the vessels to wholesome actiem . VVhen this Ointment is rulihetl on the skin over

any organ athicteel Ly disease , it exercises a corresponding recuperative power , and in conjunction with 1 Iolloway ' s I'ills rarely fails to banish any internal disorder , be its origin when or where it may . Whilst using these purifying preparations , the tongue cleans , the appetite improves , chills and flushes depart , aud the complexion becomes clear . — ADVT .

Consecration Of The Bective Mark Lodge (No. 147) , And Installation Of The W.M.

CONSECRATION OF THE BECTIVE MARK LODGE ( No . 147 ) , AND INSTALLATION OF THE W . M .

On Wednesday the 17 th inst . a Lodge of Mark Masons was opened at the Keswick Hotel , Keswick , at high twelve . The ceremony of consecration was most effectively performed by Bros . F . W . Hayward , No . 60 , P . G . S . D . and P . G . T . ; Thomas Blacklock ,

P . AL , P . G . S . B . ; G . Hayward , P . M ., P . G . I . G . ; and other brethren of the Cumberland Lodge , No . 60 . The Installation of Bro . Samuel Gerrard Fairclough as , W . AL succeeded , and the newly installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Edwin Hinks , S . W . ; John

Wood , f . W . ; Robert Rutherford , AI . O . ; Y . D . Ingham , S . O . ; G . P . Abraham , J . O . ; Rev . R . Rutherford , Chajilain ; John Harrison , Treas . Daniel Chrosthwaite , Registrar of Marks ; W . Thornton , Sec . ; Abraham , Org . ; Thomas Usher , S . D . ; William Banks , J . D . ; William Lamonby , LG . ; Alatthew Cooiier , Tyler .

The proceedings closed with a banquet , and after the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , the brethren separated at •; p . m .

Presentation To Bro. Baird, St. Johns Lodge, Glasgow.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . BAIRD , ST . JOHNS LODGE , GLASGOW .

On Friday , the 19 th inst ., the brethren of the Glasgow Saints John , No . 3 bis ., met together in the Crow Hotel , for the purpose of making a presentation to Bro . John Baird , in acknowledgement of his services as R . W . AI . of the lodge for the three years ending 27 th December , 1871 .

1 here was a large attendance of members of the lodge , the chair being occupied by Bro . Ramsay , P . AL of St . Johns , who was supported by Bros . Baird , P . AL , and Cruickshank , P . AI . The duties of croupier werc discharged by Bro . AI'AIillan , R . W . AI ., beside whom were seated Bros . White ,

S . AL ; Kyle , D . M . ; Samuels , Treasurer ; and Bell , S . W . After an excellent and well-served supper had been partaken of , the ordinary loyal and constitutional toasts were given from the chair , and cordially responded to . In afterwards proposing the toast of the evening , the Chairman

referred to the valuable services , on behalf of the lodge , rendered by Bro . Baird during the three years in which he held the office of R . W . AI . During that time he made more new members than any of his predecessors , and at present , thanks in a great measure to his exertions , the

lodge possessed one oi * the most elegant and best ventilated halls in Scotland . ( A pplause . ) The Chairman afterwards proceeded formally to make the presentation to Bro . Baird , which consisted of a salver , tea kettle , and cake basket , all of solid silver , and an elegant drawing-room clock .

On the salver was the following inscription : — " Presented b y members of the Lodge Glasgow Saints John , No . 3 , bis ., to Bro . John Baird , along with a silver kettle , cake basket , and drawing-room clock , in recognition of his services as R . W . AI . during the previous three years .- — -

December 27 , 1871 . " Bro . Baird in the course of his rejily said : —It would be paying but a poor compliment to the brethren of St . Johns Lodge who have subscribed to the magnificent testimonial you have put into my hands were I to say that it is quite undeserved . Whether my

services werc of value during the three years I had the honour to rill the chair , you best can judge ; but this I may be permitted to say , that , to the best of my ability , I endeavoured conscientiously and impartiall y to discharge the duties of the office for the good of the lodge and

the interests of the Craft . ( Applause . ) In afterwards noticing some of the more , important matters connected with the Iodge during his period of office as R . W . AI ., Bro . Baird said : —¦ Another subject I would notice was the collision which took place between the Lodge of

Edinburgh Journeymen , No . 8 , and St . John s in the Cathedral , on the occasion of the ceremonial of laving the foundation-stone of the Albert Bridge . As your Master at that time , I dared not allow the prerogative you had possessed in the province from time immemorial to be wrested from you . Tlie protest I then tendered , I followed